The Metrosexual Guide to Style: A Handbook for the Modern Man
- Book Review,
by Michael Flocker
From Publishers Weekly
For those who avoid the style pages, the newly minted term "metrosexual" refers to a man with a sense of fashion and a taste for culture, who loves to shop and look good, and may be of ambiguous sexual orientation. According to journalist Mark Simpson, the metrosexual "might be officially gay, straight or bisexual, but this is utterly immaterial because he has clearly taken himself as his own love object." Metrosexual wannabes who need some style pointers will find their questions answered in Flocker's handy manual. Like an extended episode of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, the guide gives readers a crash course on music, film, art, home decorating, dating, fitness and grooming at the same time that it teaches them an updated version of Emily Post manners. All the while, the author, a sometime actor and sometime features editor for AOL Time Warner, dispenses his advice with the playful tone of a witty, club-hopping mentor. "Every man can benefit from a little self-improvement," he writes in his introduction. "Just as you regularly upgrade your computer, your car and, hopefully, your underwear drawer, you can upgrade yourself to become a player in the new era of the metrosexual man." Though Flocker's suggestions are occasionally too dogmatic-he advises readers to always drink imported beer, for example-this guide is a timely capitalization on the recent news articles about metrosexuals, and it approaches its material with thoroughness, warm humor and, yes, style. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Lexington Herald-Leader 7/8/04
"[This book] was the first (and remains the definitive) source for defining and understanding the metrosexual."
Salt Lake Magazine April 2004
"If you're an aspiring metrosexual, The Metrosexual Guide to Style should help you out."
Playgirl June 2004
"The book is a thorough lol on clothes, grooming, d cor, and dining for the guy who wants it all."
Rocky Mountain News 11/13/03
"A guide of head-to-toe tips...A fun-and functional-read."
Rocky Mountain News 11/13/03
"A guide of head-to-toe tips to keep men at their stylish best...a fun-and functional-read."
Frontiers 11/27/03
"Inspires confidence...It's a quick but informative read, and a great reference tool to have on hand."
Kansas City Star 11/18/03
"Head-to-toe advice on everything from dining out and dressing to home decorating and culture choices."
Boston Phoenix 11/28/03
"Witty, playful tips and advice on fashion, music, and travel."
Chicago Sun-Times 12/17/03
A one-stop shop on everything from travel to etiquette."
Los Angeles Times 01/11/04
"The book, enjoying a stay on The Times' bestseller list, offers guidance on matters from grooming to art: appreciation of."
Book Description
From what to order and how to order it to what to wear and how to wear it, the essentials of "metrosexual" savoir faire. The old-fashioned, repressed, un-moisturized man has been banished to the hinterlands and a new breed is taking center stage. He is a man of style, sophistication, and security, just as strong and confident as his predecessor, but far more diverse in his interests, his tastes, and, most importantly, his self-image. He may be seen at an NBA game one night and an art gallery opening the next. Able to navigate any social setting, he is informed, influential, intriguing, and very much in vogue these days. He is the new male ideal: the metrosexual man. So how can the average Joe keep up with this new version of cool? How should he behave, what shoes should he wear, and what CDs should he have in his collection? Answers to these questions and so many other pressing concerns can be found in The Metrosexual Guide to Style. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, famous quotes, helpful hints, dos and don'ts, recommendations and potential pitfalls, this handy guidebook covers everything from dining out to fashion and personal style, home dŽcor to the Metro-mindset. It is the one-stop shop for the impeccably groomed and savvy modern man. metrosexual \me-(.)tro - seksh-(e-)wel\ n: 1: twenty-first- century male trendsetter 2: straight, urban man with heightened aesthetic sense. 3: man who spends time and money on appearance and shopping 4: man willing to embrace his feminine side Do's and Don'ts... * Pirate shirts, loud patterns, buckles, and zippers are for circus performers and boy bands. * Pleated pants are history. Slim-fit, straight-leg pants make you look longer and sharper. * Your clothes should conform to your body. Spend the extra money and have suits tailored. * Your belt and your shoes should always match, and black on black works best. * A silver, stainless steel watchband will go with everything. Leather bands should be strong and masculine, and sport watches are for sporting occasions. * High school or college rings are best kept in the dresser drawer until the reunion is announced. * A slim billfold or money clip is important, as a bulging wallet will only produce unsightly lumps in all the wrong places.
About the Author
Michael Flocker has appeared in several national television commercials and made regular appearances on Days of Our Lives and The Bold & The Beautiful. A features editor for AOL/Time Warner, Flocker lives in New York City.
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